- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottonwood, AZ
Mountain View Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain View Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040237003241
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain View Preparatory School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cottonwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain View Preparatory School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Preparatory School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ.
School address
NCES ID 040237003241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Mountain View Preparatory School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 040237003241 · Cottonwood, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
426 enr · 18.5:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students)
Mountain View Preparatory School held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Mountain View Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dr Daniel Brig
Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School
585 students
- Cottonwood Com
Cottonwood Community School
430 students
- This school
Mountain View Preparatory School
426 students
- Oak Creek Elem
Oak Creek Elementary School
238 students
- Cottonwood Edu 86
Cottonwood Education Services
86 students
What this shows Mountain View Preparatory School reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain View Preparatory School compares
Mountain View Preparatory School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in Arizona - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Mountain View Preparatory School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain View Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Community School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Education Services | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain View Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 7.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain View Preparatory School
How many students attend Mountain View Preparatory School?
Mountain View Preparatory School has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottonwood, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 403 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain View Preparatory School is 18.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain View Preparatory School?
20.8% of students at Mountain View Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain View Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain View Preparatory School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Cottonwood, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain View Preparatory School?
Mountain View Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain View Preparatory School rank among elementary schools in Cottonwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain View Preparatory School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cottonwood, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cottonwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487)?
Besides Mountain View Preparatory School, Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) also operates Dr Daniel Bright Elementary School (585 students), Cottonwood Community School (430 students), and Oak Creek Elementary School (238 students). See the Cottonwood-Oak Creek Elementary District (4487) district page for the complete list.